Cursive Baluz 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, elegant, romantic, fashion, playful, whimsical, calligraphic feel, display impact, handmade charm, swash emphasis, brushy, looping, swashy, monoline hairlines, inky.
A slanted brush-script with pronounced stroke contrast, pairing needle-thin entry/exit hairlines with teardrop-like thick strokes and pressure-driven terminals. Letterforms are tall and compact, with tight sidebearings and a lively, irregular rhythm that suggests quick, confident pen movement. Ascenders and capitals frequently extend into long, arcing strokes, while bowls and joins stay relatively narrow, creating a vertical, airy silhouette. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same calligraphic logic, with fluid curves and occasional open counters that keep the texture light despite the heavy downstrokes.
Well-suited for logos, boutique branding, beauty and lifestyle packaging, wedding or event invitations, and short headline phrases where its swashy capitals and contrast can take center stage. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics when set with generous tracking and line spacing to preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone is expressive and romantic, mixing refined calligraphic flair with an informal, handwritten energy. The dramatic contrast and sweeping capitals give it a fashion-forward, boutique feel, while the bouncy spacing and varied stroke weight add warmth and personality.
Designed to emulate modern brush calligraphy with dramatic pressure changes and graceful, looping motion. The intent appears to be a distinctive, high-style script for display typography that conveys handcrafted elegance and expressive flourish.
Capitals show prominent swashes and entry strokes that can occupy extra horizontal space, which may affect tight layouts. The strong contrast and delicate hairlines suggest best results at display sizes or in high-resolution settings where the fine strokes can remain clear.